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'Fast Eddie' Maher's daughter-in-law shares story

by Emily Wood, KY3 News — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:42:00 CST

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The woman who married into a family of fugitives said, at the beginning, she had no idea the family was on the run from authorities in the United Kingdom.

Man is charged after chase through north Springfield

by KY3 News — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:41:00 CST

The sheriff says Jason Capps may have committed several burglaries in Greene County.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A man who was arrested on Tuesday is now charged with resisting arrest by fleeing. Greene County sheriff's deputies say Jason Capps of Springfield led them on a chase from north of Springfield, winding through the city and eventually ending on Sunshine Street at Oak Grove Avenue.

Taney County Crisis Center seeks volunteers to Adopt-A-Cottage

by Linda Russell — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:31:00 CST

The Crisis Center in Taney County has been serving victims of domestic violence for 22 years. Now, they need a little help with the cottages that shelter those they serve.

TANEY COUNTY, Mo.-- Women and even men who have found themselves the victims of domestic violence have relied on The Crisis Center in Taney County for 22 years. But the place that has provided so much support is asking for a little itself.

U.S. Postal Service plans to cut 200 sorting center jobs in Springfield by end of year

by Jay Scherder, KY3 News — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:44:00 CST

The date that the processing center will close is not set.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- U.S. Postal Service administrators told employees here that they plan to cut 200 jobs at the regional mail processing center by the end of 2012 and move its operations to a bigger processing center in Kansas City. The exact date is not set.

Body found near Glenstone Avenue goes to Columbia for more tests

by Doug Owen, KY3 News — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:53:00 CST

The man likely died of natural causes, but investigators want to know more

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Police and the medical examiner investigating a man found dead along the railroad tracks Tuesday afternoon have sent the body to a state laboratory for more tests.

Governor appoints new public administrator for Cedar County

edited news release — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:13:00 CST

She's a familiar figure around Stockton.

STOCKTON, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon appointed the long-time executive director of the Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce, Charlotte Haden, as the new Cedar County public administrator. The position became vacant after Janice Cagle resigned.

Mo. Dept. of Economic Development -- Hot Jobs for 2012

by Jay Scherder — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:10:00 CST

SPRINGFIELD, Mo -- Whether you are looking for some direction in college or looking for a new career, The Missouri Department of Economic Development has some ideas.

Mo. Senator calls for debate on making I-70 a toll road

the Associated Press — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:18:00 CST

State transportation officials say the road is crumbling and needs to be widened

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A Missouri state senator says he wants the full chamber to debate a proposal that would allow tolls to be charged on Interstate 70.

Former worker admits stealing nearly $170,000 from University Plaza Hotel

edited news release from U.S. attorney's office — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:10:00 CST

The thefts occurred over nearly eight years.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A former employee of University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday for stealing nearly $170,000 from the hotel. Janet Mosier, 47, of Springfield, waived her right to a grand jury indictment and pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate James England to a federal information that charges her with wire fraud.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries coming to the Battlefield Mall

by Jay Scherder, KY3 News — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:12:00 CST

It will be the second store for the chain in Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A national chain restaurant chain says it will open not one but two stores in the city. Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open at Battlefield Mall this summer. The company previously said it would open a store at 2711 N. Kansas Expressway, between Kearney Street and Interstate 44.